N60263CESSNA 150J 1989-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150J S/N: 15070180

Summary

On August 04, 1989, a Cessna 150J (N60263) was involved in an accident near Putnam, IL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N60263.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 4, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA163
Location
PUTNAM , IL
Event ID
20001213X29076
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15070180
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
150J C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RT 71 CUSHING AIR FLD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
IL 60541
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89LA163